What causes inverted nipples to have an odor?

As people age and due to the influence of breastfeeding, the nipples of middle-aged and elderly people will become retracted. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if young people have retracted nipples and there is an obvious odor, this is definitely an abnormal phenomenon. You should pay attention to it and be alert to problems with breast health. The common causes are listed below.

What happens if my nipples are inverted and have an odor?

The patient's condition is considered to be a manifestation of inverted nipple. If the nipple was not inverted before but is now inverted, the possibility of breast cancer is relatively high.

Suggestions: It is recommended to go to the hospital immediately for a breast ultrasound examination to further clarify the diagnosis. Once breast cancer is confirmed, choose the appropriate treatment plan based on whether metastasis occurs as follows.

You should see a breast surgeon in time and be alert to malignant diseases, such as breast cancer.

Suggestions: It is recommended to seek medical attention in time. After checking the local condition under the guidance of a doctor, you can check color ultrasound in time to determine the discomfort in time and pay attention to treatment in time.

If it is a new symptom, inverted nipple means that there is an abnormality in the ligaments that pull on the nipple. The most common cause is a tumor. Odors are also associated with tumors. It is recommended to go to the hospital for general surgery as soon as possible for diagnosis.

Suggestions: If this happens during adolescence, it indicates a developmental problem. You can pull it out slowly and often, especially after pregnancy, to avoid affecting breastfeeding.

Inverted nipples may be caused by poor breast development. If the patient is a 41-year-old male and does not feel any discomfort, you can observe the patient first. If the patient is a nulliparous woman and the nipple is inverted, it is generally necessary to consider correction. You can consider using your hands for traction. If the nipple cannot be corrected, you should consider going to the hospital.

Inverted nipples are considered to be caused by breast hypoplasia. After the nipple is inverted, secretions will accumulate. If it is not cleaned properly, it may cause odor.

Guidance: Therefore, you should pay attention to the cleanliness of the breasts, clean and pull the nipples frequently. Generally speaking, nipple development is normal and the nipples will gradually stretch out.